this terrace is safely tucked in the back corner of the building surrounded by the building, so it is very quiet, at her expense of a very limited view

small terraces that are difficult to access... the one great thing about the direct roof terrace is that it makes for a perfect outdoor home theater.

twelve feet of width, mature plantings doing the heavy lifting on privacy, and a direct living setup that actually earns the name. the surrounding brick and prewar details give it more character than most midblock courtyards manage. multiple access points and room for two seating areas. neighbors can see in, but so can you.

that boxwood hedge is doing serious work, turning what could feel like a fishbowl into something approaching a private courtyard. twenty feet wide with established plantings already softening the office tower views. a proper dinner for six fits comfortably here, and the neighbors across the way will just have to wonder what you're serving.

not large and balcony like in its field but the terrace does come with water views and that's always a good thing even if they're oblique like they are here